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The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19
Gus. q. Recher.

The candidate for county treasurer,
was born at Pilsen, Austria, in 1845. In
1913, his father emigrated to st. Louis,
Mo-, at which place, in the Christian
Brothers Academy, Gus. received con-
siderable portion Of his education. In
1857, Mr.. Becher's father removed to
this city, Gus. following in 1859, in the
meantime going to school. For eight
years thereafter he was clerk in the
hardware store of Hurford & Bro. at
Omaha, where he made many friends.
After that he came to Columbus, and
for the succeeding four years was en-
gagged in the United States service,
under Major Frank North, with the
Pawnee Scouts. In II, he served as en-
rolling clerk in the senate. After his
return he started in his present busi-
ness, in which he takes great pride, and
in which he has been fairly successful,
enjoying the confidence, and winning
the good will of every man with whom
he does business. The cOuntys money
and the county treasurer's duties will
be safe in his hands.
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AGrateful Catarrh Sufferer.

Gentlemen have been victim OF
catarrh for seventeen years. The mis-
cry of those years cannot be compre-
hensibly told to those who have never
been afflicted with catarrh. During
those years tried all the physicians 1
had access to, and all the remedies | saw
recommended for catarrh. But got re-
lief from none. Last year 1 heard OF the
cure of neighbor Of mine who had used
8. s. s., and therefore began to take it.
I commenced last fall and continued its
use until the coolest part OF the winter,
when I stopped. The medicine gave me
the first relief had in seventeen years,
and continued to grow better all the
while 1 was taking the medicine, and
during the cold weather when l had
ceased its use My left nostril was about
closed with polypus when began taking
8. s. s., and now that is about gone, and
1 feel very much better than have for
years. shall continue to usethe medi-
cine a few months longer, that 1 may en-
tirely eradicate the disease from which
have suffered so much. My first re-
lief came through your valuable and
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Bismarck Township.

T. NJ. Wilson and Martin Mier are
both putting up new buildings on their
farms.
Mrs. r. NJ. Wilson has been quite i'll
for the last few days, but is much better
at the present writing;
J.C.Swartsley was threshing out some
excellent grain last Wednesday, Messrs.
Waggoner & Barnes doing the threshing.
Messrs. Hodel, Mathis, and Lucksing
or went to Omaha last Tuesday to shake
hands with the President; We will 60
next time.
The roads in this section of the coun-
try are undergoing renewing process
under the administration Of T. NJ. VII,
son, road overseer.
One of Frederick Miller's and two oi
Ed. Ahrens's steers strayed away the
other day; Fred. recovered his, but Ed.
AZ yet has not. CHARLES.
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To Blncksmiths and Others.

l have a corner lot in Silver Creek. 66Ils2,
with dwelling-house and blacksmith shop on
same, which 1 will sell with or without the
blacksmith tools. have q splendid good run Of
business-my reason for selling that wish to
remove to California and change my business.-
Three sides of the lot are lined with shade trees.
There is good we'll on the lott wish to sell
Immediately and part Of the purchase price can
be deferred payment. Call on or address, b.
H. Reynolds, Silver Creek, Merrick county,
Nebr. G-p-S
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

Martin C. Bloedorn, in canvassing
the other day, struck two lies against
him in adjoining precincts, which shows
that the campaign falsifer, this year, is
not doing his work with that caution
and circumspection which he usually
exhibits. Ordinarily, the campaign lie
that is diametrically opposed to another
campaign lie is placed at a respectful
distance away, 80 that if the two travel
toward each other they will meet only
after the day Of election This is an ex-
ception. The first lie that Martin struck
was to the effect that he hadn't been
sober for the last two years; the other
was that he is leader of the salvation
army. o Prejudice, how many lies are
offered at thy altar.
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Now let Columbus township do her
full duty, and then let every man make it
his special business to help along the
good cause and see that We get our mon
ey's worth in permanent bridges over the
Loup and Platte, and every business
interest Of Columbus will Immediately
feel the benefit, and every acre of land
within market influence OF this city will
advance in value. The bridges must
have the best attainable foundations.
We must master the Loup or it will
swamp us. We can master it If We 60
at it in the right way. This is the road,
if we but keep right on.
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GREAT FIRE SALE.
a 900 Worth OF Dry Goods. Clothing, bs"'S
and Shoes Damaged by Fire to be S!ansh
tered i'm Columbus

and Shoes Damaged by fire I'D of ''''"S"
tered in Columbus
Commencing Saturday Oct. I'D IN the
brick store under the JOURNAL Office.
s5 600 worth of clothing, dry goods and
hoots and shoes will be sold at prices
navar before known in Columbus. Some
~ the goods are damaged badly 10y fire
and water, others slightly, and a good
many of the goods are not damaged al
all. but the entire stock will he slaugh-
tered and closed out. 5000 yards stand
ard prints, light and dark colors, VIII be
cold at Gets. 5000 yards ducks, denlnes,
pinghams and tickings at cts. 2'"o
Yards Is and 20 cts, tickings at 8 cts.
Mems elastic suspsnders 5 cts, large
fancy checked towels cts, mems gaunt-
lett gloves 25, ladies' breakfast shawis
Il cts. ladies' and misses fine toboggan
caps 35 cts. ladies' beaver shawls worth
s4OO for $40, mems winter overcoats
from S1.75 upward, mems suits from w.
so upward. mems strictly all wool over
coats S3yOO and thousands Of other ar
,icles at prices that will tickle the pal
ate OF every pocket book. Cut this on'
and bring it with you.
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eflicaciOus S. $. $.
With gratitude, am yours truly,
W. NJ FINDLEY.
Newbern, Dyre Co., Tenn, Feb. %, 1897.

Dreadful Case of BOiiS Cured.
Gentiemen-As far back as l can rec
ollect L was subject to boils. They
would break out every spring and off
and on during the year. There are
sears all over me now from virulent
boils. Several years ago l took several
bottles of s. s. S., and | am now entire
ly free from boils and | have been ever
since l finished taking your valuable
blood purifier, now several years ago.
Yours truly,
X. T.. WALKER.
Jesup, Ga, March II, 1887.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
The Swift Specific Co., Drawer 3, At
lanta, Ga.
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Dentistry.

DIR. Haughawout is now prepared to
administer gas or vegetable air for the
painless extraction Of teeth; guaranteed
perfectly harmless, and without pain.
A speciality made Of fine contour gold
filing and without plate. Dental par
lors with DR.. L. d. Roe, north OF U. p.
depot, 18th street, Columbus, Neb.
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Notice.

The Republican caucus OF Creston
township for the purpose Of nominating
a full ticket Of town officers will be held
at Center Creston school house Satur-
day, Oct. q, at o'clock p. m. BY order
OF Committee. 1913
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AT the NJ e. church Sunday, Oct.
23d, the subject for II q. m, will be,
From the Depot Accountability to Mt.
Zion by the way of the Cross. At 7:3O,
p. m, subject, From the Depot Procras-
tination, down the Black Valley to the
Gulf by the way Of the Green Mountains
Of Folly. All are invited to come. H. l..
Powers, pastor.
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To the Voters Of Columbus Township.

To the Voters Of Columbus Township.
A union caucus for the purpose Of
nominating township officers will be
held at the Office of G. C. Miller, Satur-
day, Oct, 22d, at 2 o'clock p. m.
A-2t c. A. PICKET.
Township Clerk.
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Notice to StOckmen.

We have some good western feeders
that We will let out to be fed, by the
pound, or will sell on time to good re-
sponsible parties. For particulars sd-
dress II. H. Robinson, Kimball, Neb., or
D. Anderson, Colnmbus. 25-2tp
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The Bridge Bonds.

The election Monday showed that the
people of Columbus are wide-awake to
their best interests; Of the 3l votes
cast, only were against the proposition,
and these are reported as coming from a
corporation that ought to have more
foresight and less narrow selfishness. The
vote by wards was
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Cattle.

1000 head OF three years old steers,
for sale on time. Easy terms. Call on
Gerard & Zeiglsr, or at the Columbus
State bank. NSt
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Splendid fall weather.
Dill pickles at f.. POhls.

Splendid fall weather.
Dill pickles at f. PohI's.
The JOURNAL. Office for job work.
-Oyercoats at cost. at Miller Bros. l
Organs, Call at A. & NJ. Turner'S.
Gotten flannel 8 cents per yard at
Kramer's.
The biggest stock of gloves in town
at Millers'.
-All-wool red shirts and drawers al
45c at Millers'. l
H. L. Spoerry has public sale to-
morrow, the Goth.
No hunting or trespassing on my
farm. c. G. Miller. b-5t
Scarlet underwear $l.O0 per suit, all
wool at Galley Bros.
Atwood underwear, from 45c up to
S2W. Miller Bros.
Office rooms for rent in First Ma
tional Bank building. Htn
The celebrated Mather kid gloves
for sale at Galley Bros. 4A-4t
--latest styles in dress goods and
trimmings, at kramer's.
Dried beef, Clipped ready for table
use. at John Heitkemper's.
The largest stock and lowest prices
on dry goods at Galley Bros.
BoRN.-Tuesday morning Oct. 18th, to
Mrs. J. nj. Mcfarland, a son.
Call and see the finest line of tobog
gans it town, at Galley Bros.
A new lot of pretty window shades
lust received at Saml. Gass's. 25-23t
Mrs. Matilda Fletcher lectures here
on the evening of the 31st inst.
Postmaster Hensley and his crowt
of fishers caught 156 bass Sunday.
-Delsman keeps good goods, and vii
not allow himself to be undersold.
Shall sell our entire stock of ready
made clothing at cost. Miller Bros.
-Crockery, glassware and lamps a
the lowest prices, at John Heitkemper's
Don't buy any real estate withou
getting an abstract from Gus. G. Beche
l. Co. 15-u
Mrs. W. B. Backus has removed I,
the premises recently vacated by w. II
Tedrow.
Gus. G. Becher 4 Co. have complet
abstracts of all real estate in Platt
county. l5-u
Subscriptions for the Nebrosl'
Family Journal, 81 a year, taken a
this Office.
Remember. Heinrich is still loanin
money at old rates; no advance in rat
of interest.
Dwelling houses and business builG
ings for rent. Call at Weaver's re'
estate Office.
-Children's underwear, hosiery, flaI
nels, and yarns in great variety at c.
L. Kramer's.
Canvass the merits of the Domest
sewing machine before investing none
in any other. loft
Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Macken celebra
ed their fifth wedding anniversary Mo-
day evening last.
Now is your time TO get boots an
shoes cheaper than ever. Closing o'
sale at Honahan's. 25-23t
Remember, Heinrich insures all kim
of hazards at 10 per cent. less than al
one in Platte county.
The official Board of the NJ.
church will meet at the church ne
Saturday, I'D, at 3 pm.
As good as the best, and as cheap
the cheapest, at J. b. Delsman's.
The Columbus Orchestra furnish
good music two nights last week for t
Elsie Morel Dramatic Co.
Persian serges, diagonals, bros
cloths, camel's hair and other novelt
n dress goods at Kramer's.
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Correspondence.

lin this department the people talk, and not
the editor Each writer must hold himself ready
to defend his principles and his statements OF
facts. In the multitude OF counsel there IL
wisdom ''-ED, JOURNAL
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DIE D.

CLOTHER-At Fullerton, Nebr., on the morn
ing of the Eth. after illness of about seven
teen hours, Of neuralgia OF the heart, Mrs.
Elizabeth, wife of Daniel ClOther-
Mrs. Clother was woman beloved b. her re-
iatives and respected by all her acquaintances,
who sympathize with the husband in his trying
tfiictiop
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Written for the JOURNAL.
THE OLD SHOE IN THE POND.


BY MARION GRAY.
A friend remarks that ''some unfortunate peo-
Die are like an old shoe in a pOnd,-unnOticed,
save a. a target for 'nl-will."
Oh. yes, It's we'll enough to talk
or holding up your head,
And wearing smiles upon your face,
No matter what is said.
Advice in need. is good indeed,
But through this world and round,
God pity him, or her, who plays
1.-The old shoe in the pond"
Full we'll, we KEN this pleasant earth
Hath spots of clay and mire,
Its by-roads leading swiftly down,
Its mountains, trailed by Ere.
Our castle, tow ring toward the skies
Built up of fancies fond,
The world sees not and trOts right by
The old shoe in the pond.
Ones shoulders may not be 60 broad,
The burden still is there;
Sweet dreams of youth, how fast they fade
Beneath the clouds Of care.
The world looks on and queries oft
Just hO,c, one went aground.
Yet caste" and Greed" cOnsign to doom
THE old shoe in the pond"
CHoRUs-Oh, cling to hope with grit and Will;
Look up. and out beyond;
better day is bound to dawn
For the old shoe in the pond
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

jerome Loretz, of Omaha, brake
man on the u. p, had his right leg bad
ly mangled while coupling cars at Silver
Greek, Friday last. He was brought to
this city and his limb dressed by DR..
Martyr who accompanied the unfortu-
nate man as far as Fremont. The DR..
is of the opinion that an. amputation
will not be necessary.
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Why Not?

Why not look to your own interests
and trade where you find the best as
sortment and lowest prices: Be wise
and trade ut G. & L. Kramer's. 21tf
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

From J. B. Shillito, who was in town
Saturday, we learn that Jack Regan OF
Platte Center met with q serious loss
last Friday night by fire, in the burning
of a stable, span of mules, three young
horses, some hogs, a COW (he thought q
stack of hay, etc. There was not a
cent of insurance, and the loss must
have been about q thousand dollars.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

R. Hummer tells us that the COM
pany doing business at Duncan are
shipping an immense amount of hay,
both east and west, and he don't believe
there is a hundred tons left for sale in
his neighborhood, where there has been
put up this season 1000 tons more than
ever before, and yet the hay-makers are
keeping right along with their work,
cutting down every little available
match
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

Court proceedings in full next week.
In the case of the State against Grant
the jury rendered verdict Of not guilty.
Same as to Mcdonald. Jenkinson was
found guilty; a motion for a new trial
has been made, but argument not yet
made to the court. In the case of DR..
Meade, the jury disagreed and second
trial will probably be had soon.
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Il have a bargain in a house, lot and

I have bargain in house, lot and
barn. Surrounded with beautiful shade
trees and nicely situated on proposed
street car line and worth $1,000 Must
be sold within one week and the party
that makes me the best offer in this time
will get this bargain. Call and see it
and get particulars. L. w. WEAvER's
Real Estate Agency. 20
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

LONDON sent out another item OF re-
cent news that Fordham, the noted
iockey. died on the 10Th inst.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19
Business nofres.

Advertisements under this head five cents "a
line each insertion.
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A good many young republicans in
Platte county obtain their first vote this
year. Be sure you deposit it in due
time. Garry of the honor of casting
your first vote for an unobjectionable
ticket all through. Commence right
to vote on your first ballot, and you will
have no trouble to keep it on straight
line during your voting days.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

GOODS cheap at Hempieman's: Coffee pack
" ages any kind. for SI.OO; rice per pound,
Sc; soap, any kind at all per bar. ic.; best
starch per pound DC; soda or saleratus per
pound. &C.; y. s. tobacco ~, Meerschaum SO. and
70 forth. 2-T
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

We have just received one OF the
prettiest songs ever written, called
.'There's no one like Mother to me-" by
Charles A. Davies. For nice home song
in which both the words and music are
SO very pretty. it is hard to equal. 1t can
be played on the piano or organ, and
will he sent to any address for only %
l-cent stamps. Address the publishers,
J. C. Greene 4 Co., 30 and 42 Arcade,
Cincinnati, O..
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

Teeth extracted painlessly and the
finest work in all branches Of dentistry
guaranteed at the dental parlors Of DR..
L. E. Roe, 18th St, opposite U. P. Depot,
Columbus. Neb.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

"A meeting will be held at the city
hall tomorrow evening by energetic
young men of the city the purpose OF
which is the organization of a brass
band. The boys may call upon citizens
for little help to raise the funds for
their instruments, and we hope they will
get what they ask for without a MUIR
mur. A we'll regulated band room is a
good school for our young men, and
while it is a good thing for them the
CITY also will be benefited. Give the
boys proper encouragement and let us
have q good band.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

The Knights of Pythias have rented
the upper story of the brick building On
Eleventh street owned by VIM. Ryan,
for term of three years,and will fit it up
in elegant style to suit the workings OF
of the Order. This lodge is making
rapid strides ahead in the way OF men,
bership and will doubtless make one OF
the strongest in the state. We learn
that a Uniform Rank will be established
in connection with the subordinate. Ii
the lodge had X. of P. band attach
ment they would be in the front ranks.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

DASTU IRE Colts. cows, beifers and yearling
L steers will be taken into my 450-acre fenced
pasture. Shade and water plenty; salt furnished
regularly. Two thoroughbred Durham bulls
kept in it. A AHENRICH,
52-tf Platte Center y. o.
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II.
If you need a new suit,
If you want nice flannels,

If you want nice fiannels,
If your boy needs new suit,
If you want to buy German yarns,
II you want to get new dress goods,
If You want to see big assortment to
select from,
If you want to be sure to get the
lowest prices, be sure to come to COlum-
and trade at C.. & L. KRAMKkS.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

DIR. Haughawout's contour gold
filling and gold crown that he inserted
for me gave perfect satisfaction.
&c. Hahn, Grocer, Columbus.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19
For Sale.

A number of Mgh-grade young bOars
Best selections to those who call first
in. TAYLOR.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

E,STRAY NOTiCE.-Came to my place, on j. p.
IL Becker's farm, near COlumbus COW and
calf. Theowner will please call and pay charges.
Dab W. H. RANDALL
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

Reasons why you should see Hen
rich before borrowing money:
lst. Because he always makes the
lowest possible rates Of interest.
I'd. Because you can pay of your
loan ut any time You choose.
3d. Because there is no delay in clos
ing loans.
4th. Because you can pay your in
terest payments to him and save the
trouble of sending them east.
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l. reason of age of proprietor the best fdrni in
Nebraska. so acres. Apply to Z. W. Heinrich,
Columbus, Neb. 35-f
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

E1OR good young breeding stock of all kinds,
l. call at BloOmingdale stock farm. A. Hen
rich, Platte Center =. u. Neb. Soft
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L. Gerard says that there Is man
by the name of Paulson, who yet owns
l6G acres of land, who has disposed OF
S125,OOO worth from his possessions ac-
auired years ago. 1t has not been very
many years since he made his living by
carrying milk around the city.-It Is
evident that the exciting boom in city
property has subsided, but Investments
by those able to wait for their reward
are being made now that will keep Oma-
ha property at a good, round figure.
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

WIN SCHILTZ makes boots and shoes in the
w best styles and uses only the very best
stock that can be procured in the market. 52-tf
The Columbus journal., 1887-10-19

was elected recording secretary.
Mrs. w. B. Backus received by ex-
press Monday of last week from her hus-
band who is at Ogallalla, this state, a six
weeks old fawn, which is as lively and
playful as kitten, and quite curiosity
| here.
There is quiet talk among demo
| Gratis that republican votes may be need
ed to pull some of the Kavanaugh ticket
through. It will be a good thing for
Platte county democrats If they cease
to follow the lead of Kavanaugh.
| -"Mr. Truman is not only good re
publican but first-class citizen and the
Leader hopes to see him elected for tht
latter reason 50 speaks the Geno;
Leader of Geo. S. Truman, the republi
can nominee for county surveyor.
We learn of contest between J. b
Shillito and the road Over-seer Of dis
trict g, Grand Prairie, before the Tow
Board, over bridge, but we don't re
member what our informant said of tn
result. Our impression is that tn
bridge was replaced
-Abner Turner says that the Blacl
Hills country is just beginning to de
velop its mining interests; heavy ma
chinery is now being placed for quart
L
continent has recently been discovers
and will soon be put to use.
w. II. Roberts is authorized to TAX
orders for the delivery Of the Marak Re-
diator to customers in Columbus Cit
and Township. The Radiator is gual
: anteed to save fuel, or no pay. Plac
your orders at once.
l9tf Hall & TURNER.
The Meeker herald., 1887-03-19
p-... OF m... n..r, ward ..-s.-r.

Rev. Henry Ward iIecchrt died at hi,
residence In brooklyn on ,lr morning
of the slh IN the presence Of mos; Of the
Members of his family.
Henry Warl Itechrr was bonn nj
Lltci.iieid. Conn. jun. -. isi3, thus
'iih year. Al an early age he took u
fancy Ia n s.A.iaiing Illc, which. how
ever, he gave up under IL. influence ol
religious impressions which lie ex'
p-ficnccd during revival. lie graJ,i.
aic,i from Amherst college In issi. and
Immediately began the stud, Of theology
nj Lane Seminary of which his father
was president. His inst pastoral wuyl.
was over small Presbyterian churci,
In inwrcnc.burg. Indiana. tn isST. In
1871 lie WIS called Ia the pas;ornic ui
Plymouth Congregational Church In
Brooklyn where he has remained ever
since. attracting by his ,loqucnc, md
power congregation Numbering nearly
,.oo people. From 1851 ,o issi he edited!
the Independent Dgrin. this i'crio,i
h. visited Europe in search Of health.
Then II WAS thai his stirring aud fear
less addresses In favor u. the Union had
~ much 10 do with st.mmlng the tide
Of public oYli.lnn which was setting
against the Union In GTca; Britain.
lie Ia, been a strong advocate of anti
slavery aud temperance reform. and
more recently of woman suffrage.
Among his principal works are "Star
Papers. Norwood. Life Thoughts. e
The Life oi Christ and Lectures to
Young Men" lie became editor Of the
Christian Union In is1o.